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I would move to Southeast Florida, preferably Boca Raton or Highland Beach. I prefer SE Florida for cleaner and nicer beaches, friendlier people (my experience), less pollution, better weather, and a more relaxed way of life. In addition, Boca and the surrounding areas have a great selection of shops and restaurants. I can't wait to move to SE FL!
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Portland Or Seattle. Its rainyer there and I've been told they don't have "hot, hazy, humid" summers-which i hate here on LI. they may not be cheap either, but they are both less than LI
Let's face it, taxes here will always be out of control. There's a $250K house near me, a cottage, $9.5K taxes. My parents' home that went for $600K didn't have taxes like that.
So where would you go, to save $$?
Your question is too broad it has to include what you want,Job?retirement?climate?health care and many other factors.I am retired with no kids in house so I am looking at coastal north/east North Carolina like Greenville area for low Taxes,cheaper house,a bit warmer climate,good VA Health care.Only problem is getting my equity out of my house in North Shore Huntington area.JMO
I thought of Key West years ago, but didn't pursue it for the same reason I didn't pursue Greenport, LI. If you can't find something, say a great pizza, health specialist, used book store, you have to travel. You're limited because you live on an island. I knew someone who lived in the Keys, it took three days for a part to arrive for his car, as everything has to be brought in. A short distance from me is an emergency pet hospital, which probably saved my younger cat's life one Sunday. If I lived somewhere where there wasn't one anywhere near me, we both would've been stuck.
I thought of Key West years ago, but didn't pursue it for the same reason I didn't pursue Greenport, LI. If you can't find something, say a great pizza, health specialist, used book store, you have to travel. You're limited because you live on an island. I knew someone who lived in the Keys, it took three days for a part to arrive for his car, as everything has to be brought in. A short distance from me is an emergency pet hospital, which probably saved my younger cat's life one Sunday. If I lived somewhere where there wasn't one anywhere near me, we both would've been stuck.
I did not take a job in Key West for these exact reasons. Once the kids are grown and up not at home we'll probably reconsider it though...it's on our short list.
I would move to Southeast Florida, preferably Boca Raton or Highland Beach. I prefer SE Florida for cleaner and nicer beaches, friendlier people (my experience), less pollution, better weather, and a more relaxed way of life. In addition, Boca and the surrounding areas have a great selection of shops and restaurants. I can't wait to move to SE FL!
I was under the impression that Southwestern Florida was nicer in terms of the beaches, people, amenities and what not? Areas like Clearwater, Naples, Tampa, etc.....
Though I know most of my friends relative all live in the east coast....
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